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Subject: M777
Smoke WP    4/9/2006 4:49:20 PM
Can anyone here provide a brief description on how to handle a mis-fire?
 
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Smoke WP    RE:Another cool pic.   5/7/2006 8:18:23 PM
Been there - Done that, Arty. Most likely will do it again. If we ever cross paths, my treat, good Canadian beer. Will be in touch shortly, not pleased about your experiences with Dell. You have me worried now
 
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Smoke WP    RE:Another cool pic.   5/10/2006 9:37:28 AM
Arty, just to let you know. I will have access to a computer for a week(off&on). My questions about the M777 will be limited as all my information on the M777 is still on my old computers harddrive. I will have a question later today.
 
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ArtyEngineer    RE:Tech Drawings of the M777A1   5/10/2006 4:47:59 PM
 
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Smoke WP    RE:Tech Drawings of the M777A1   5/10/2006 5:53:40 PM
Arty, anything in the pipeline about the Canadian M777 having minor problems.
 
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ArtyEngineer    RE:Tech Drawings of the M777A1   5/10/2006 6:02:17 PM
Yep, Rumblings regarding poor logistics support i.e lack of simple spares such as hydraulic lines, gages etc. Havent been made aware of any functional issues with the weapons though.
 
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ArtyEngineer    Gunner13   5/12/2006 12:41:04 AM
Hey Smoke, Just noticed who your alter ego was on the CDF forum. Havent "Lurked" there in ages. If you know any of the guys on that forum you should direct them over here........Acutally you should all come visit http://www.defencetalk.com/>Defensetalk Website Where I am GOING to explain the entire build sequence and testing regime of the Howitzer
 
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Smoke WP    RE:Gunner13   5/12/2006 11:40:50 AM
Arty, Major component failure will seldom put a piece of equipment out of commission. Its always the $20.00 part that will do you in. I was going to mention a "SPARE PARTS" list that is gun should carry before my computer died. Hydraulic gages were on the list, simply because of there exposure to all sorts of hazards. Spare hydraulic hoses and air lines are also necessary, with the required tools to complete the repairs. Not sure if this applies to military equipment with air brake systems but in Canada any repairs to air brakes must be done by a certified mechanic. I have to say I am impressed with the M777 in general, and from what I hear from Afghanistan, the Gunners have accepted it.
 
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Carl S    RE:Gunner13   5/12/2006 7:19:35 PM
"Not sure if this applies to military equipment with air brake systems but in Canada any repairs to air brakes must be done by a certified mechanic." That was the reality for us. The gun mechs were the only folks with the training, tools, and credentials to turn wrenches on the howitzers. Fortunatly we were well supplied with them. And, they did not have much trouble getting those $20,00 parts. The automotive portion of the SP cannon were an entirely different matter.
 
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neutralizer    RE:Gunner13   5/13/2006 3:35:12 AM
I'm somewhat surprised the hydraulic lines are causing problems this early and I wouldn't have expected gauges to be a problem either. It reminds me of a story that when M109 first entered UK service circa 1965, the REME artificer (ie WO) in one regt looked at them, saw the hydraulic lines and said they were not nearly tough enough, stripped them all out and replaced them with lines used for the Saracen FV610 Arty CP vehicle!
 
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Smoke WP    RE:Gunner13   5/13/2006 5:37:42 PM
I spent many a year on the M109 and I must say the only problem I can remember was with the electrical(charging circuit). If memory serves me correctly, we changed out the engine at 5000kms. Weither it needed it or not.
 
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